N.Y. weather: Dense fog and black ice to impact Staten Island morning commute

"Rain will be the primary precipitation that occurs throughout the day. The National Weather Service has issued a Dense Fog Advisory for Staten Island until 10 a.m. Wednesday, with visibility potentially reduced to a quarter mile or less. Areas of black ice are also possible on untreated surfaces, especially during the early morning hours when temperatures remain near or below freezing."

"Rain is expected to develop across Staten Island after 7 a.m. Wednesday and continue through much of the day. The National Weather Service indicates there may be a brief afternoon lull in the steadiest rain along the coast before precipitation redevelops later in the day. Winds will remain light at 5 mph or less, becoming northeasterly by Wednesday night as the rain tapers off."

"According to the the National Weather Service, these conditions will improve by mid-morning as temperatures rise above freezing. For New York City, temperatures are expected to rise quickly Wednesday morning, eliminating any freezing rain threat for the metro area. The rain will continue into Wednesday night before ending. Fog will linger into the evening hours, potentially creating additional visibility issues for the evening commute."

Dense fog will reduce visibility to a quarter mile or less on Staten Island Wednesday morning, with a Dense Fog Advisory in effect until 10 a.m. Areas of black ice are possible on untreated surfaces while temperatures linger near or below freezing. Rain is expected to develop after 7 a.m. and persist through much of the day, with a brief afternoon lull along the coast before precipitation redevelops. Winds will be light, then become northeasterly by Wednesday night as rain tapers off. Temperatures in New York City should rise quickly, eliminating freezing rain risk. Fog may linger into the evening, affecting the commute. A new coastal system could bring rain or a wintry mix later in the week.

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